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Cabinet approves Promulgation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code  Ordinance, 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved a proposal to promulgate an Ordinance and to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
The Amendment will remove certain ambiguities in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and ensure smooth implementation of the Code.
Under the Amendments, the liability of a corporate debtor for an offence committed prior to the commencement of the corporate insolvency resolution process shall cease, and the corporate debtor shall not be prosecuted for such an offence from the date the resolution plan has been approved by the Adjudicating Authority, if the resolution plan results in the change in the management or control of the corporate debtor to a person who was not:
- A promoter or in the management or control of the corporate debtor or a related party of such a person; or
- A person with regard to whom the relevant investigating authority has, on the basis of material in its possession, reason to believe that he had abetted or conspired for the commission of the offence, and has submitted or filed a report or a complaint to the relevant statutory authority or Court.
Subject to relevant provisions the corporate debtor shall, as required, extend all assistance and co-operation to any authority investigating an offence committed prior to the commencement of the corporate insolvency resolution process.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Andhra Pradesh gears up for Swachhata Shramdaan on 1st October
Plans thousands of events under Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Sath cleanliness drive
As the call of action for an hour of cleanliness drive from Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being well reciprocated, the nation is coming together as one united force to change the country’s sanitation landscape.Andhra Pradesh has also joined the bandwagon of states spearheading the preparations for the Swachhata Sharmdaan under Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Sath cleanliness drive at 10 am on Sunday, 1st October 2023. Out of over 8 lakh events planned for the shramdaan nationwide, thousands have been lined up in Andhra Pradesh. It is imperative to chalk out an effective roadmap to execute those plans on ground, something which Andhra Pradesh seems to be ensuring.
Andhra Pradesh has been one of the most active and prolific states in terms of best sanitation practicessuch as RRR, solid waste management, single use plastic ban, waste segregation, waste water treatment and moreunder the Swachh Bharat Mission. Taking its tradition of key sanitation activities forward, Andhra is targeting to culminate Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva campaign on a positive note. To ensure large-scale public participation and mobilization, top state officials have stepped in are in a proactive mode right away. The Chief Secretary, Special Chief Secretaries of the Urban and Rural Departments, along with the C&DMA and Mission Director, SBM, are conducting video conferences with District Collectors, ULBs, and other field-level officers on regular basis.State ministers, MLAs and Mayors have launched posters to promote events. Every ULB has been instructed to create 2 events per village and 3 events per ward and participation of a minimum of 100 citizens in each event.To enhance event promotion, it is advised to engage local influencers, including public representatives and prominent citizens, in a broader outreach effort.It is instructed to involve Self Help Groups, MEPMA, NCC Cadets, NSS volunteers, Resident Welfare Associations , Market Associations, NGOs, and MEPMA, among others.
Some of the iconic locations in the state where shramdaan cleanliness drives have been planned include Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple, Sri Mallikarjuna Temple, Rama Krishna Beach, Rushi Konda Beach, Gandikota Fort, Undavalli cave, Krishna River Ghat and Godavari River Ghat among others. Respective eventswill be graced by prominent people from various fields with motivation and zest for cleanliness. Prominent figures like Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Karnam Malleshwari, public representatives, religious leaders, eminent citizens and other important section of people will engage in shramdaan to draw in the common citizens to contribute Ek Ghanta of shramdaan for swachhata.
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Seizure of 2.766 Kg Gold of 24K purity worth Rs.1.20 Cr. by Chennai Air Customs. Two Pax arrested.
Based on intelligence, Sh. Jameem Kamal Nasar, S/o- Sh. Nasar, aged- 35 years, resident of Chennai, who arrived from Dubai by Emirates flight EK-542 on 09.02.2022 at 02:10 hours was intercepted by Chennai Air Customs Officers. On examination of his person, one packet wrapped with white colour butter paper weighing 1773 grams was found stitched in his undergarments, which resulted in recovery one Gold ingot weighting 1530 grams. He was arrested.
In another case, based on intelligence, Sh. Syed Abuthahir, S/o- Sh. Jebarullakhan, aged- 38 years, resident of Madurai, who arrived from Colombo by Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL-125 on 09.02.2022 at 01:30 hours was intercepted by Chennai Air Customs Officers. On examination of his person, one packet wrapped with white colour butter paper weighing 1451 grams was found stitched in his undergarments, which resulted in recovery of 1 Gold ingot weighing 1236 grams. He was arrested.
Totally, Gold weighing 2.766 Kgs valued at Rs.1.20 Cr. was seized under the Customs Act, 1962 and both the passengers were arrested for contravening the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.
Further investigations under progress, according to the Press Release issued by Pr. Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 175.46 Cr
More than 7 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.33%
16,051 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 2,02,131
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 2.12%
With the administration of more than 7 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 175.46 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,98,99,635 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,00,693
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2nd Dose
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99,52,973
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Precaution Dose
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40,49,502
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,07,927
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2nd Dose
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1,74,18,259
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Precaution Dose
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59,11,252
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,36,77,342
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2nd Dose
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2,17,30,069
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,03,74,397
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2nd Dose
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43,59,27,908
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,20,44,355
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2nd Dose
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17,83,73,700
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,62,13,826
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2nd Dose
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11,11,19,012
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Precaution Dose
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90,24,495
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Precaution Dose
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1,89,85,249
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Total
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1,75,46,25,710
37,901 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,21,24,284.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.33%.
16,051 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 2,02,131. Active cases constitute 0.47% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 8,31,087 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 76.01 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 2.12% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.93%.
Department of Space
India has launched 328 satellites from 33 different countries till date: Dr Jitendra Singh
Private participation in space activities will lead to development of cutting edge Technologies, new applications & services: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh said that Rs 900 Crore was allocated to ISRO for F.Y. 2020-21for developing capacity for launching of satellites. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, he said that the Department of Space has been involved in launching satellites of foreign countries since long. Total number of satellites launched till date is 328 from 33 different countries and the revenue earned till date is 25 M USD and 189 M Euros. Moreover, Government of India has established NewSpace India Limited , a PSU under Department of Space to commercially launch satellites and become financially self-reliant.
ISRO is striving towards achieving Atmanirbharta in the field of capacity development in launching satellites; therefore, no policy is envisaged for seeking foreign cooperation in this direction.
In another related question, Dr Jitendra Singh said that ISRO facilities are extended to Indian industries and academia for testing their space systems. Satellites from M/s. Space Kidz India and M/s. Syzygy Space Technologies have undergone testing at UR Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO. He said, participation of private sector in space activities in India is expected to result in development of cutting edge Technologies, new applications & services. Overall it will make a bigger impact on space economy, he added.
The Minister said that Government has analysed the issues and concerns about national security while allowing Private companies to participate in space activities and appropriate measures have been taken by means of establishing Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Center , an independent nodal agency to authorize, monitor and regulate space activities in the country.
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BIS COMMEMORATES 76TH FOUNDATION DAY  TODAY VARIOUS ACTIVITIES PLANNED BY BIS FOR CREATION OF AWARENESS TO COMMON CONSUMERS
Bureau of Indian Standards , the National Standards Body is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. BIS operates various schemes like Product certification , Management Systems Certification, Hallmarking of Gold & Silver Jewellery & CRS  for the benefit of common consumers.
BIS has completed 75 glorious years in serving the Nation and has entered the 76th year Today, 06 January 2023. To Commemorate the BIS Foundation day, various programmes are being conducted by BIS Today, Tomorrow and Day after Tomorrow.
Door-To-Door “Quality Connect” Campaign by Students of 7 Colleges  to houses of common consumers for creation of awareness abouts the Standards & Quality is commencing Today. The Flagoff Ceremony was done by Shri USP Yadav, Deputy Director General, BIS , Southern Region at SRM Easwari Engineering College today morning and Students from SRM Easwari Engineering College, Aarupadi Veedu Institute of Technology, Shanmuga Industries Arts and Science College, Stella Maris College, DG Vaishnav College, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram & SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Potheri shall be undertaking the Quality Connect Campaign on behalf of BIS. These Manak Mitras will engage comprehensively with the household and share the information about BIS activities to Common Consumers.
BIS is also conducting Nukkad Nataks  for creating awareness on Standards and Quality. These Nukkad Nataks are conducted through eminent Koothup Pattarai during today, tomorrow and day after tomorrow at Prime Locations like Besant Nagar Beach, Marina Beach, Guindy National Park, Vandaloor Zoo and at Mahaballipuram Beach.
Various inhouse programmes/Cultural activities/Sports activities are also planned for the employees of BIS Today at BIS Southern Regional Office, according to a press release issued by H.Ajay Khanna, Deputy Director .
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Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ to be conferred with Vatayan Lifetime Achievement Award
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will be conferred with the Vatayan Lifetime Achievement Award at a virtual ceremony on 21st November, 2020.
This award will be another in the list of many other national and international awards and honours conferred to the Minister for writing, poetry and other literary works. Shri Pokhriyal has earlier received several awards in the field of literature and administration including Sahitya Bharati Award by the then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sahitya Gaurav Samman by Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Bharat Gaurav Samman, Good Governance Award by Dubai Government, outstanding Achievement Award by Global Organization of Person of Indian Origin by Mauritius, awarded in Ukraine in the area of environmental protection, among others. Shri Nishank is also honoured with "Himal Gaurav Samman" by Nepal.
The German version ‘nureinWunsch” of Shri Nishank's story collection ‘Just a Desire’, is published in Afro Asian Institute, Hamburg. His 'Sparsh Ganga' initiative was included in Mauritius school curriculum. He is actively associated with various Social activities such as unique drive of `Swaran Ganga. Shri Pokhriyal has also organised Cultural Programmes worldwide as a Minister of Culture in Uttar Pradesh.
Shri Pokhriyal has an honorary doctoral degree, D.Litt in the field of literature by Graphic Era, Deemed to be University, Uttarakhand.
Shri Pokhriyal has penned more than 75 books on wide ranging issues, which have also been translated into many national and foreign languages. Under the able leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Minister has steered the National Education Policy through different processes, which has received worldwide acclaim.
Vatayan International Awards given by the Vatayan-UK organization in London, honours poets, writers and artists for their exemplary work in their respective fields. Earlier manyeminent personalities like Prasoon Joshi, Javed Akhtar have been awarded the Vatayan Awards for their literary contribution.
Vatayan-UK Samman willbe held virtually on 21 November at 8.30 pm IST. Dr. Amish Tripathi, renowned writer and director of the Nehru Center, London will be the special guest on the occasion. Mira Kaushik, Chairman Vatayan, Kavi Anil Sharma Joshi, Vice Chairman Central Hindi Board, Agra and Aditi Maheshwari, Executive Director Vani Prakashan will also be present on the occasion.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Gadkari calls for exploring new marketing avenues and export potential of MSMEs
Union Minister for MSME Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that by exploring new marketing avenues and export potential, the contribution of India’s MSMEs could further be increased from 30% at present to 40% in the next 5 years. He said lakhs of employment could be created by empowering the village industry sector which has the potential of achieving the annual turnover of Rs 5 lakh crore.
Shri Gadkari visited Khadi India’s flagship outlet at Connaught Place in New Delhi today and launched several village industry products made by women artisans of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Shri Gadkari visited several stalls in the outlet and appreciated KVIC for the diverse product range that created livelihood for Khadi artisans.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare releases the 2017-18 Final and 2018-19 1st Advance Est. of Area and Production of Horticulture Crops
Nation witnesses record production of 311.7 MT Horticulture Crops in 2017-18, 3.7% higher than the previous year and 10% higher than past 5 years’ average production
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the 2017-18  and 2018-19 of Area and Production of Horticulture Crops. These estimates are based on the information received from different State/UTs in the country.
The following table summarizes the All-India Final Estimates: 2017-18 and 2018-19vis-a-vis2016-17:
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Total Horticulture
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2016-17
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2017-18

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2018-19

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Area

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24.85
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25.43
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25.87
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Production

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300.64
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311.71
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314.67
Highlights for 2017-18:-
- There has been a record production of Horticulture Crops with production during the year 2017-18 reaching 311.7 Million Tonnes which is 3.7% higher than the previous year and 10% higher than the past 5 years’ average production
- Production of fruits is estimated at 97.35 million tonnes which is 4.8% higher than previous year
- Production of vegetables is estimated at about 187.5 million tonnes which is about 3.5% higher than the previous year.
- With an increase of 3.7%, the production of Onion during the year 2017-18 is estimated at 23.26 Million Tonnes as against 22.4 Million Tonnes in 2016-17.
- Production of Potato in the year 2017-18  is estimated at 51.3 Million Tonnes as against 48.6 Million Tonnes in 2016-17 .
Highlights of 2018-19
- The Total Horticulture production of the country is estimated to be314.5 Million Tonnes during 2018-19  which would be0.95% higher than the 2017-18 and 8% higher than the past 5 years’ average production.
- Onion production in current year is likely to be around 23.62Million Tonnes as against 23.26Million Tonnes in 2017-18 .
- Potato production in current year is estimated at 52.58Million Tonnes as against 51.31Million Tonnes in 2017-18.
· Tomato production in the current year is likely to be around20.51Million Tonnes as against 19.76Million Tonnes in 2017-18 .
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Diwali
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Diwali.
"सभी देशवासियों को दीपावली की हार्दिक मंगलकामनाएं।
Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali! May this festival further brightness and happiness. May everyone be prosperous and healthy", the Prime Minister said,
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Reservation for OBCs
27% exclusive reservation for the OBCs is already implemented by the Government in admissions in all the central government educational institutions and appointment to the central government posts.
The schemes being implemented by the Government to ensure Social Justice for the OBCs are:
 In matter of direct recruitment to Central Government jobs and in admission to Central Government educational institutions. 27% reservation is available to the OBCs.
 Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBCs - for students of classes I to X.
 Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC students - for students of classes XI and XII.
 Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for Overseas Studies for OBCs/EBCs.
 National Fellowship for OBCs.
 Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls.
 Assistance for Skill Development of OBCs/DNTs/EBCs .
 Launch of Venture Capital Fund for OBCs.
 Low Interest Loan/Finance Assistance Schemes of National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation  for OBCs.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Election Commission
Huge push by ECI to curb menace of money power during ongoing elections in States of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry
Record Seizures worth Rs. 331 crores have been made in Expenditure Monitoring Process in ongoing Assembly Elections, 2021 in States of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry. Seizures already surpass the total seizures made in Assembly Elections to these State/UT in 2016 and significant point is that record seizures have been made even though polling is yet to start. Details of record seizures already done so far  - compared to total of Rs 225.77 cr in AE 2016 is put as under: 
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States
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Cash
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Liquor

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Drugs 
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Freebies
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Precious Metals
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Total
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Assam
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11.73
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17.25
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27.09
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4.87
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2.82
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63.75
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Puducherry
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2.32
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0.26
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0.15
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0.14
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2.85
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5.72
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Tamil Nadu
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50.86
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1.32
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0.35
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14.06
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61.04
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127.64
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Kerala
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5.46
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0.38
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0.68
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0.04
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15.23
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21.77
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West Bengal
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19.11
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9.72
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47.40
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29.42
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6.93
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112.59
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Total
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89.48
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28.93
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75.67
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48.52
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88.87
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331.47
Total seizures in the above poll bound States/UT in Assembly Elections 2016: Rs 225.77 crores
For effective monitoring to curb black money in General Election to Legislative Assemblies of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry, Election Commission of India has deployed 295 Expenditure Observers. Commission has also appointed five Special Expenditure Observers; Ms. Madhu Mahajan, ex-IRS:1982 and Sh. B. R Balakrishnan, ex-IRS:1983 , Sri B.Murali Kumar, ex-IRS, 1983 batch , Ms. Neena Nigam, ex-IRS, 1983 batch  and Sri Pushpinder Singh Puniha, ex-IRS, 1985 batch . These officers having formidable domain expertise and impeccable track record are deputed for more effective election expenditure monitoring. After due assessment, 259 Assembly Constituencies have been marked as Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies for more focussed vigil.
On expenditure monitoring, Commission has convened various meetings with senior officials of Enforcement Agencies of poll bound States and UT. Seeking the importance of central enforcement agencies in election expenditure monitoring process, Commission also convened a meeting of Revenue Secretary, Chairman CBDT, Chairman CBIC and Director FIU-Ind on 02.03.2021.
Distributing cash and gifts during electoral process is not permitted under the law, e.g., distribution of money, liquor, or any other item disbursed and given to the electors with the intent to influence them. This expenditure comes under the definition of “bribery” which is an offence both under 171B of IPC and under R.P. Act, 1951. The expenditure on such items is illegal. With the drive for curbing inducements which vitiate electoral process intensifying, the seizure figures are expected to rise further.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
IFFCO & Prasar Bharati sign MoU to broadcast and promote Agri technology and innovations for growth of Indian agriculture
World’s biggest fertiliser cooperative, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited  and Prasar Bharati on Monday signed a MoU to broadcast and promote new agriculture technology and innovations. The agreement was signed at a program organised in Prthivi Bhavan, New Delhi.
According to the agreement DD Kisan will broadcast various innovative techniques being adopted in agriculture field in easy language through 30 minutes program series for the benefit of farmers.
To make the farmers Atmanirbhar  it is necessary that these new agriculture techniques and their implementation should be explained to the farmers. This MoU will help in achieving this objective. IFFCO’s innovations will be shared with farmers in easy language through DD Kisan in approximate 25 episodes.
Dr. U S Awasthi, Managing Director of IFFCO, said that IFFCO has prepared alternative of Urea which is Nanotechnology based and will help farmers. He said that it is a matter of joy that the innovations which can benefit farmers immensely will now be broadcasted on DD Kisan. It will also help to achieve the target of doubling the income of farmers by 2022.
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India K. Vijay Raghavan stated this initiative as a historic step for the betterment of farmers.
IFFCO has innovative technology for the farmers and Doordarshan has vast network across the country. The vast network of DD will help in explaining agriculture innovations to the farmers in easy language which will help them immensely.
Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati called this a matter of pride. He said that through this medium the information will be shared with the farmers in an easy language. These programs will also be broadcast through digitial medium so that the young farmers can benefit from the initiative.
Doordarshan Director General Mayank Agarwal said that the agreement will help to promote the innovations of scientists done in lab and the experiment conducted by farmers in the field which will help the young farmers.
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